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TCNA unveils material ingredient guide

Floor Covering News

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) revealed the publication of its Material Ingredient Guide on July 7 at Coverings 2021. First, to obtain GreenScreen Benchmark Scores (listed within the guide) for the vast majority of material ingredients used by ceramic tile, mortar and grout manufacturers. Clemson, S.C.—The

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DALTILE and LATICRETE DONATE MATERIALS TO TILE HOMES IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

CANTON, OH (July 21, 2014) – Two members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials for three Habitat for Humanity homes in Escondido, California, in June. Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. About Tile Partners for Humanity/Mountain Re-Source Center.

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Exploring the sustainability of ceramic surfaces

Diary of a Tile Addict

Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. The Italian tile industry has analysed the product’s environmental impacts over its entire life cycle by means of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). of Italian ceramic tile production.

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Emerges as a Leader in Green Remodeling.

H.Winter Showroom Blog

I would like to take the next several entries to show you why ceramic, porcelain and stone tile can allow you to live healthier, save you money and decrease the negative impact of your home on the environment. If you are a builder or contractor and want to know more about LEED points , the U.S.

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Architects & Contractors Enlist CUSTOM Architectural Services Team to Recommend Best Systems

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Many spec writers believe that the 09300 section for tile installation is among the more complicated parts of the whole spec. We are in a paradigm shift with new finishes in tile, porcelain panels, glass, metals and natural stone, so specifications need to be very specific regarding installation methods and materials.

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Florida Tile Announces "Green Products"

H.Winter Showroom Blog

Florida Tile is pleased to announce that we do have a number of series of tiles that contain 20% recycled content. of the current LEED standard. Post-industrial recycled content is found in the floor tile, not in wall tile or decorative pieces. This means that our products are good for the indoor environment too.

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